And within an hour of arriving with hundreds of others at the Oval cricket ground in south London yesterday Adzor, 37, had landed a job preparing food in the bar at a Travelodge hotel as a Bar Cafe Team Member.

He said: “I had almost given up hope of getting another job but now I’m back in work thanks to The Sun.”

Adzor, from Kennington, south London arrived in baseball cap and tracksuit for the first day of our Sunemployment roadshow which will be in Birmingham today before heading to Manchester tomorrow.

Smiling as he met with his new boss, Travelodge CEO Craig Bonnar, Adzor said: “I was so convinced I wouldn’t get a job I didn’t even turn up in the right clothes.

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Job seekers queue up outside the Oval cricket ground for the Sunemployment Roadshow

“I will have my suit on to start work. I’m not even going out celebrating I’ll get an early night and be ready for work. I can’t wait.”

Adzor, dad to daughter Jada, 11 and son Sylo, nine, said: “The Sunemployment Roadshow is fantastic. It really does change lives for people like me.”

More than 15 people walked away with jobs — with dozens more set to have interviews in the next few weeks.

One of those to take on a new role was store manager Andy Deacon, who took redundancy after working all his life for Sainsbury’s.

With 33 years’ experience in retail, Andy, 52, thought it would be easy to get another job.

After two years unsuccessfully chasing an astonishing 75 jobs he realised just how tough it is to get work.

But after attending the Sunemployment roadshow Andy from Rochford, Essex, now has FOUR companies chasing HIM.

Dad of three Andy had interviews with Iceland, which sees him as a potential store manager, and Metrobank and Travelodge.

And London’s biggest independent plumbing company, Pimlico Plumbers was also chasing him for a senior management role.

Andy said: “I only found out about the roadshow on Tuesday night and a few hours later my prospects have been transformed, thanks to The Sun.

“I made the right decision leaving my old job but I didn’t realise just how tough it is out there.

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Jeremy Kyle was chair of the panel at the roadshowCredit: Jamie Lorriman

“There should be more roadshows like this. There is nowhere else I could meet the executive of Iceland Foods face to face to talk about a job.”

Jeremy Kyle hosted the panel session featuring government ministers, top bosses from Iceland and Travelodge and Apprentice winner Michelle Dewberry.

Telly star and roadshow regular Jeremy told how unemployment can have a “gut-wrenching” effect on families. He said: “All of you who have made the effort to come to the roadshow deserve to work. You are what employers need.”

Nick Canning, Executive Director of Iceland Foods, told the audience: “No one can do this for you — it’s hard, but with the right attitude and a bit of perseverance you will get there.

“We have 1,500 positions on offer right now. The Sunemployment Roadshow is a brilliant chance to show employers what you’ve got.”

And Travelodge boss Craig added: “I was blown away by the energy. First impressions count and it’s fantastic to see so many people with positive attitudes looking for jobs.”

The new Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, Anne Milton, said: “There are lots of options out there. Apprenticeships, for example, offer a paid job with training designed to teach the skills needed to kickstart a successful job and career.

“From working at festivals as an event rigger, to designing cars at leading manufacturers, there will be an apprenticeship to suit you — whatever your abilities and skills.”

There’s still time to bag a new career at the Sunemployment Roadshow.

There are thousands of jobs available from top firms including Tesco, TGI Friday’s, Wetherspoon and Premier Inn at our events in Birmingham today and Manchester, tomorrow.

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Jack is on a high again

JACK HART has lined up FOUR offers – after almost giving up hope of getting another job.

The 21-year-old from Southwark, south London was left feeling depressed after having 100 job applications rejected.

But thanks to our fantastic Sunemployment Roadshow things are finally looking up for Jack.

Builders merchant Travis Perkins has asked to see his CV and he is also doing a taster day with Iceland.

And while he was at the roadshow he received emails offering him interviews at Gatwick Airport and London’s Globe Theatre.

Jack, who lost his job last December said: “I wasn’t sure what today would bring. But it’s exceeded my wildest expectations. I have all these new opportunities.

“Having a job will make so much difference to my life. When you keep getting rejected it knocks your confidence.

“But I’m leaving here today with a real spring in my step.”

Mum Joanne, 45, who went with Jack to our roadshow said: “After becoming so down it looks like his luck is changing thanks to The Sun!”

SUE HUSBAND - Director of National Apprenticeship Service

THERE really has never been a better time to employ an apprentice, or start an apprenticeship.

It can bring sound career opportunities to those aged 16 and over and to existing employees – no matter how old they are – gaining real qualifications while bringing fresh perspective to the workplace.

Nearly all apprentices feel they acquire or improve their skills as a direct result of their apprenticeship.

Almost nine out of ten apprenticeship employers hoping to achieve business benefits tell us apprenticeships deliver and have helped their business improve.

Tiana's on role

AFTER a year on the dole Tiana Harris landed a job in less than an hour – thanks to the Sunemployment Roadshow.

Her part-time admin role as maternity cover ended when the new mum returned to work.

Since then Tiana, 25, has struggled to find work.

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Tiana Harris got a job within one hour of arrivingCredit: Jamie Lorriman

She says: “Being on the dole for so long has been challenging to say the least.

“I was really hesitant about coming along to The Sun roadshow but I’m so glad I did as within an hour I’d landed a full-time job.”

She will be working at an Iceland store near her home in south-east London and because Tiana, who is originally from Jamaica, had a Right to Work permit with her, Iceland could immediately offer her a job.

She urged fellow jobseekers to go along to the roadshow. Tiana added: “Don’t hesitate – just do it.”

DAMIAN HINDS - Minister for Employment

THERE are record numbers of people in work in the UK, with 372,000 more people in employment in the last year alone.

This is a huge achievement and testament to the efforts of our dedicated Jobcentre Plus work coaches who support thousands of people every day.

But we want to go further and help even more people into work. Events like the Sunemployment Roadshow are ideal ways to bring employers and jobseekers together under one roof so they can create new, lasting connections.